by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UAMS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAMS among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #609 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 609 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Arkansas | 3 of 37 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 105 of 550 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at UAMS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 91 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences conferred 91 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UAMS is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 394 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAMS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,836 a year. This is above $83,539, the median for all majors at UAMS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAMS, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,941, the typical median for all majors at UAMS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,086 | $12,990 |
| Fees | $1,724 | $1,724 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UAMS are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UAMS awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAMS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
